PC World - Stories by Tim Hornyak RSS feedhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/author/2147447536/tim-hornyak/articlesen-auWed, 09 Sep 2015 15:14:00 +1000Google Play Music, Netflix face tepid streaming market in Japanhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/584151/google-play-music-netflix-face-tepid-streaming-market-japan/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedGlobal and local firms are vying for position in Japan's late-blooming market for streaming media content.Tim HornyakWed, 09 Sep 2015 15:14:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/584151/google-play-music-netflix-face-tepid-streaming-market-japan/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFujitsu's small 20Gbps receiver could transfer huge files instantlyhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/584050/fujitsu-small-20gbps-receiver-could-transfer-huge-files-instantly/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFujitsu has developed a 300GHz receiver that could allow mobile devices to download 4K or 8K high-def video instantly.Tim HornyakTue, 08 Sep 2015 15:07:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/584050/fujitsu-small-20gbps-receiver-could-transfer-huge-files-instantly/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCanon creates 120-megapixel DSLR camerahttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/584034/canon-creates-120-megapixel-dslr-camera/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCanon's latest prototype DSLR camera features a 120-megapixel sensor with more than double the resolution of the EOS 5DS and 5DS R.Tim HornyakTue, 08 Sep 2015 11:00:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/584034/canon-creates-120-megapixel-dslr-camera/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCanon goes big on resolution with 250-megapixel sensorhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583997/canon-goes-big-resolution-250-megapixel-sensor/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCanon developed an experimental CMOS sensor with 250 megapixels that could be used in some enterprise applications such as surveillance.Tim HornyakMon, 07 Sep 2015 13:23:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583997/canon-goes-big-resolution-250-megapixel-sensor/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFujitsu offers way to double capacity in wireless cellshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583994/fujitsu-offers-way-double-capacity-wireless-cells/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFujitsu has developed task-sharing and scheduling technology for wireless networks that could double capacity in individual cellsTim HornyakMon, 07 Sep 2015 13:11:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583994/fujitsu-offers-way-double-capacity-wireless-cells/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedPioneer harnessing laserdisc tech for low-cost LIDARhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583819/pioneer-harnessing-laserdisc-tech-low-cost-lidar/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedPioneer is testing cheap, compact LIDARs by using know-how gained in laserdisc development and manufacturing.Tim HornyakThu, 03 Sep 2015 15:12:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583819/pioneer-harnessing-laserdisc-tech-low-cost-lidar/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSimple self-driving golf carts point the way for autonomous carshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583674/simple-self-driving-golf-carts-point-way-autonomous-cars/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedResearchers from the U.S. and Singapore have developed self-driving golf carts that use minimal sensing equipment, and demonstrated them in a public park.Tim HornyakWed, 02 Sep 2015 10:10:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583674/simple-self-driving-golf-carts-point-way-autonomous-cars/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCats get their own Street View tour of this Japanese cityhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583578/cats-get-their-own-street-view-tour-japanese-city/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedOnomichi in Japan has rolled out a website that lets people virtually wander the city from the perspective of a cat.Tim HornyakTue, 01 Sep 2015 15:34:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583578/cats-get-their-own-street-view-tour-japanese-city/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedIn smartwatches, Sony stays subdued while LG goes glitzhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583451/smartwatches-sony-stays-subdued-while-lg-goes-glitz/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony and LG have different design visions for their latest smartwatches, but both resemble traditional timepieces.Tim HornyakMon, 31 Aug 2015 11:43:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583451/smartwatches-sony-stays-subdued-while-lg-goes-glitz/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCrowd-sourced weather apps claim accuracy, but keep your eye on the skyhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583362/crowd-sourced-weather-apps-claim-accuracy-keep-your-eye-sky/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedAs weather apps proliferate, advocates say millions of smartphones and other devices are providing more accurate predictions than traditional models of forecasting.Tim HornyakFri, 28 Aug 2015 18:42:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583362/crowd-sourced-weather-apps-claim-accuracy-keep-your-eye-sky/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMirrativ app can live stream anything on your phonehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583303/mirrativ-app-can-live-stream-anything-your-phone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedMobile gaming giant DeNA has released Mirrativ, a live streaming app that allows any content on a smartphone screen to be broadcast.Tim HornyakFri, 28 Aug 2015 05:56:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583303/mirrativ-app-can-live-stream-anything-your-phone/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedLG rolls out rollable keyboard without the rubbery feelhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583173/lg-rolls-rollable-keyboard-without-rubbery-feel/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedPortable keyboards for mobile devices tend to come in either rigid and foldable or rubbery and rollup forms. LG Electronics is launching one that's a bit of both.Tim HornyakThu, 27 Aug 2015 09:27:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583173/lg-rolls-rollable-keyboard-without-rubbery-feel/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony TV speaker analyzes ambient noisehttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583059/sony-tv-speaker-analyzes-ambient-noise/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony is introducing a US$166 wireless compact TV speaker that can automatically adjust the volume according to ambient noise levels.Tim HornyakWed, 26 Aug 2015 13:01:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/583059/sony-tv-speaker-analyzes-ambient-noise/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedHitachi warehouse robot grabs goods with two armshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/582928/hitachi-warehouse-robot-grabs-goods-two-arms/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedHitachi has created mobile logistics robots that can use two arms to handle inventory in warehouses.Tim HornyakTue, 25 Aug 2015 14:00:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/582928/hitachi-warehouse-robot-grabs-goods-two-arms/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony's quadcopter takes smartphone tech to the skieshttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/582768/sony-quadcopter-takes-smartphone-tech-skies/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedSony is gunning for a slice of the growing drone market, showing off newly developed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from its drone venture, Aerosense.Tim HornyakMon, 24 Aug 2015 12:56:00 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/582768/sony-quadcopter-takes-smartphone-tech-skies/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeed